Textile travel across India  |  august 2019

Woven stories is a research project focusing on traditional weaving techniques in India. Together with Anna Merlo I travelled to different parts of India during the summer of 2019. Our goal was to gain insight into different weaving techniques and practices. We were visiting places to learn more about traditional techniques as well as new and contemporary methods in the textile industry. As a means of documentation we wove our impressions on small frame looms, using local materials and techniques.

We created a weaving kit so we could carry our weaving diary with us. Our works on the loom were inspired by techniques, colours, shapes and materials we were surrounded by. We found some materials in local markets, and we acquired others, like hand spun wool or leftovers from carpet knotting, from the textile manufacturers we visited.